DCMS Ministerial hospitality, overseas travel and meetings with outside interest groups, newspapers and other media proprietors, editors and senior executives

13 May 010 - 31 July 2010 DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT QUARTERLY INFORMATION 13 MAY - 31 JULY 2010

GIFTS GIVEN OVER £140

| Secretary of State, Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP | |------------------------------------------| | Date given | To | Gift | Value | | Nil return | | | |

| Minister for Sport & the Olympics, Hugh Robertson MP | |-----------------------------------------------------| | Date given | To | Gift | Value | | Nil return | | | |

| Minister for Culture, Communications & Creative Industries, Ed Vaizey MP (DCMS) | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Date given | To | Gift | Value | | Nil return | | | |

| Minister for Tourism and Heritage, John Penrose MP | |---------------------------------------------------| | Date given | To | Gift | Value | | Nil return | | | |

GIFTS RECEIVED OVER £140

| Secretary of State, Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP | |------------------------------------------| | Date received | From | Gift | Value | Outcome | | Nil return | | | | |

| Minister for Sport & the Olympics, Hugh Robertson MP | |-----------------------------------------------------| | Date received | From | Gift | Value | Outcome | | Nil return | | | | |

| Minister for Culture, Communications & Creative Industries, Ed Vaizey MP (DCMS) | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Date received | From | Gift | Value | Outcome | | Nil return | | | | |

| Minister for Tourism and Heritage, John Penrose MP | |---------------------------------------------------| | Date received | From | Gift | Value | Outcome | | Nil return | | | | |

## HOSPITALITY

| Date | Name of Organisation | Type of Hospitality Received (include an asterisk against the entry if accompanied by spouse/partner or other family member or friend) | |------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 15 May | Football Association | 2 tickets to FA Cup Final * | | 20 May | News Corporation | Dinner | | 10 June | BBC Question Time | Dinner | | 14 June | BBC | (Journalists) Lunch | | 15 June | City Arts | Lunch at the Mansion House | | 16-20 June | FIFA | Tickets to England v Algeria Game (18th June) | | 26 June | National Theatre | 2 tickets to “London Assurance” * | | 29 June | English National Opera | Tickets to “Pearlfishers” | | 2 July | Royal Shakespeare Company | Tickets to “Romeo + Juliet” | | 4 July | Lawn Tennis Association | 2 tickets to Men’s Finals\* | | 10 July | English National Opera | 2 tickets to “Tosca” * | | 12 July | LOCOG | Dinner | | 22 July | CBI | Lunch |

### Hugh Robertson MP, Minister for Sport & the Olympics

| Date | Name of Organisation | Type of Hospitality Received (include an asterisk against the entry if accompanied by spouse/partner or other family member or friend) | |------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 27 May | International Cricket Council | Ticket to England v Bangladesh test cricket | | 24 June | Lawn Tennis Association | 2 Tickets to Wimbledon Championship\* | | 12 June | FIFA | Ticket to England v USA Football World Cup match | | 26 July | Rugby Football Union | Dinner to mark the hosting of Women’s World Cup | | 28 July | Rugby Football Union | Dinner with 5 Sports |

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1 Does not include attendance at functions hosted by HM Government or the Royal Household; attendance at ‘diplomatic’ functions in the UK or abroad, hosted by overseas governments; offers of hospitality which were declined.

*accompanied by spouse/partner or other family member or friend. | Date | Name of Organisation | Type of Hospitality Received (include an asterisk against the entry if accompanied by spouse/partner or other family member or friend) | |---------|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 26 June | PRS Music | Tickets for Glastonbury Festival* | | 6 July | Jersey Gambling Commission | Lunch | | 22 July | Gamcare | Lunch | | 28 July | Goodwood Racecourse | Lunch and to view racing |

**Ed Vaizey MP, Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries (DCMS)**

| Date | Name of Organisation | Type of Hospitality Received (include an asterisk against the entry if accompanied by spouse/partner or other family member or friend) | |---------|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 20 May | British academy of Songwriters, Composers & Authors | Ticket to Ivor Novello Awards | | 25 May | Sadler’s Wells/Rambert | Ticket to ballet | | 18 June | Royal Institute for British Architecture | Dinner | | 19 June | Britten Pears Foundation | Concert tickets and accommodation for Aldeburgh Festival * | | 5 July | Royal Opera House | tickets to the opera * |

## OVERSEAS TRAVEL

**Secretary of State, Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP**

| Date(s) of trip | Destination | Purpose of trip | 'No 32 (The Royal) Squadron' or 'other RAF' or 'Charter' or 'Eurostar' | Number of officials accompanying Minister, where non-scheduled travel is used | Total cost including travel and accommodation of Minister only | |-----------------|-------------|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | 16-18 June | Cape Town/South Africa | World Cup 2010 | Scheduled | | £2,009 | | 27-30 July | Delhi/India | Part of UK Delegation accompanying the Prime Minister | Charter | 1 x SPAD 2 x non-civil servants | £8,371 £2,867 |

**Minister for Sport, Hugh Robertson MP**

| Date(s) of trip | Destination | Purpose of trip | 'No 32 (The Royal) Squadron' or 'other RAF' or 'Charter' or 'Eurostar' | Number of officials accompanying Minister, where non-scheduled travel is used | Total cost including travel and accommodation of Minister only | |-----------------|-------------|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | 11-13 June | Johannesburg/South Africa | Attend World Cup and meet with various FIFA & FA Officials | Scheduled | | £1,160 |

**Minister for Culture, Communications & Creative Industries – Ed Vaizey MP (DCMS)**

| Date(s) of trip | Destination | Purpose of trip | 'No 32 (The Royal) Squadron' or 'other RAF' or 'Charter' or 'Eurostar' | Number of officials accompanying Minister, where non-scheduled travel is used | Total cost including travel and accommodation of Minister only | |-----------------|-------------|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | Nil return | | | | | |

**Minister for Tourism & Heritage, John Penrose MP**

| Date(s) of trip | Destination | Purpose of trip | 'No 32 (The Royal) Squadron' or 'other RAF' or 'Charter' or 'Eurostar' | Number of officials accompanying Minister, where non-scheduled travel is used | Total cost including travel and accommodation of Minister only | |-----------------|-------------|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | Nil return | | | | | |

## MEETINGS WITH EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS

| Date of Meeting | Name of Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |-----------------|----------------------|--------------------| | May 2010 | Locog | Update meeting | | May 2010 | England 2018 Bid team| Introductory meeting| | June 2010 | Mayor of London | To discuss 2012 Olympics | | June 2010 | Nicholas Shott | Introductory meeting| | June 2010 | Michael Lyons (BBC Trust) | Introductory meeting | | June 2010 | Adam Crozier and Archie Norman (ITV) | General Catch up meeting | | June 2010 | Facebook | Introductory meeting| | June 2010 | Charity Tax Group | To discuss Philanthropy | | June 2010 | James Murdoch & others (News Corp) | General Discussion | | June 2010 | English National Opera | Introductory meeting | | June 2010 | ITV Parliamentary Reception – ITV Executives | Speech/Reception | | July 2010 | International Paralympic Committee | To discuss Paralympics | | July 2010 | Royal Opera House | Introductory Meeting | | July 2010 | Mark Thompson (BBC) | General discussion | | July 2010 | Royal Shakespeare Company | Introductory Meeting | | July 2010 | International Olympic Committee | To discuss London 2012 | | July 2010 | Carphone Warehouse | Introductory meeting and to discuss broadband | | July 2010 | AMV Group | To discuss Tourism | | July 2010 | Lord Rothermere (DMGT) | Chequers | | July 2010 | CBI | To discuss Creative Industries | | July 2010 | Locog | To discuss the Cultural Olympiad | | July 2010 | BT | Introductory meeting and to discuss broadband | | July 2010 | Virgin Media | Introductory meeting and to discuss broadband | | July 2010 | BPA | To discuss Schools Olympics | | July 2010 | Channel Five | General catch up | | July 2010 | Dawn Airey (RTL) | General discussion | | July 2010 | Channel Four | General Catch up | | July 2010 | National Museums Directors Conference | To discuss Philanthropy | | July 2010 | Jeremy Darroch & others (BskyB) | General Catch up |

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2 Does not normally include meetings with Government bodies such as other Government Departments, NDPBs, Non-Ministerial Departments, Agencies, Government reviews and representatives of devolved or foreign governments. | Date of Meeting | Name of Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | June 2010 | Tourism Alliance | Introductory Meeting to discuss the state of the sector | | June 2010 | Tote | Introductory meeting | | June 2010 | British Horseracing Association (BHA) | To discuss racing issues | | June 2010 | Heritage Alliance | Introductory meeting | | June 2010 | Association of Chief Executive of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) | To discuss National Lottery Distribution | | June 2010 | Association of British Bookmakers-William Hill, Ladbrokes, Gala Coral | Introductory meeting | | June 2010 | British Amusement Catering Trade Association (BACTA) | To discuss Gaming machines | | June 2010 | British Association of Leisure, Parks, Piers and Attractions (BALPPA) | Introductory meeting | | June 2010 | National Trust | Introductory meeting | | June 2010 | UK Music | To discuss live music | | July 2010 | Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO) | Introductory meeting | | July 2010 | Historic Houses Association | Introductory meeting | | July 2010 | Alderney Gambling Control Commission | To discuss the RGA Consultation | | July 2010 | Musicians Union | Introductory meeting | | July 2010 | Blackpool Pleasure Beach | Introductory meeting | | July 2010 | Bingo Association | Introductory meeting | | July 2010 | Canadian Tourism Commission | To discuss Vancouver 2010 – Lessons for British Tourism | | July 2010 | Racecourse Association | Introductory meeting | | July 2010 | Remote Gambling Association | To discuss Remote Gambling Consultation | | July 2010 | Greater London Authority | To discuss tourism and 2012 games | | July 2010 | National Casino Industry Forum | Introductory meeting | | July 2010 | Business in Leisure and Sport | Introductory meeting | | July 2010 | Gamcare | To discuss problem gambling | | July 2010 | British Hospitality Association | Introductory meeting | | July 2010 | Local Government Regulation Local Government Authority | To discuss live music licensing | | July 2010 | Trip Advisor | To discuss domestic tourism | | July 2010 | Church of England | To discuss spending review/churches conservation | | Date of Meeting | Name of Organisation | Purpose of Meeting | |-----------------|----------------------|--------------------| | May 2010 | Locog | Update | | May 2010 | England 2018 Bid team| Update | | May 2010 | The Football Association (FA) | To catch up on current football issues | | June 2010 | Commonwealth Games Federation | Introductory meeting | | June 2010 | National Olympic Committee (NOC) | NOC quarterly meeting | | June 2010 | Vancouver Organising Committee (VANOC GB) | Catch-up | | June 2010 | LOCOG | Briefing for the Inspire 500th Project | | June 2010 | Commonwealth Games England - GB | Introductory meeting | | June 2010 | Rugby Football Union | Update | | June 2010 | Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) | Introductory meeting | | June 2010 | Football Foundation | To discuss Football Foundation’s current funding situation | | June 2010 | British Olympic Association (BOA) | Discuss plans for Sport legacy 2012 | | June 2010 | English Cricket Board (ECB) | Introductory meeting | | June 2010 | Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) | To discuss budget and operations | | July 2010 | International Olympic Committee (IOC) | Introductory meeting | | July 2010 | President of IOC | Introductory meeting | | July 2010 | UEFA | Introductory meeting | | July 2010 | Adidas LOCOG | To discuss Adidas initiatives | | July 2010 | Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) | Introductory meeting | | July 2010 | Central Council of Physical Recreation (CCPR) | To discuss CCPR’s work | | July 2010 | British Olympic Association | To discuss plans for 2012 Sport legacy | | July 2010 | League Managers Association | Introductory meeting | | July 2010 | Paralympics GB | Introductory meeting | | July 2010 | LOCOG | Catch-up meeting | | July 2010 | The Football Association (FA) | To discuss 2018 England bid | | July 2010 | Local Government Association | To discuss legacy from 2012 | | July 2010 | British Olympic Association | To discuss 2012 sporting legacy | | July 2010 | Rugby Football League, Lawn Tennis Association, English Cricket Board, Football Association, Rugby Football Union | To discuss sporting issues | | Date of Meeting | Name of organisation | Purpose of meeting | |-----------------|----------------------|--------------------| | May 2010 | Cultural Leadership Programme | To discuss Cultural Leadership | | June 2010 | Classic FM | To discuss music education | | June 2010 | British Art Market Federation | To discuss Artists’ Resale Right | | June 2010 | Digital UK | To discuss Oxford transmitter and other Digital UK issues | | June 2010 | British Film Institute | Introductory meeting | | June 2010 | Local Government Association | To discuss Local Authorities and Libraries | | June 2010 | Design and Artist’s Copyright Society | To discuss Artists’ Resale Right | | June 2010 | British Phonographic Industries (BPI) | Introductory meeting | | June 2010 | Pinewood Studios | Introductory meeting | | June 2010 | Warner Bros | To discuss the games industry and UK film production | | June 2010 | Cultural Olympiad Board and Executive | To discuss Cultural Olympiad | | June 2010 | Global Radio | General discussion | | June 2010 | Arts and Business | Catch up | | June 2010 | Channel 4 | Introductory meeting | | June 2010 | Digital Radio | To discuss a digital future for radio | | June 2010 | The Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association, Activision | Introductory meeting | | July 2010 | Royal National Institute for the Blind | To discuss audio description for blind and partially sighted people | | July 2010 | Periodical Publishers Association/Publishers Association/Newspaper Society | General catch up | | July 2010 | Major Publishers | To general numerous issues | | July 2010 | British Phonographic Industries | Roundtable meeting | | July 2010 | Babel Media/Sony UK Ltd/ Revolution Software/Mastertronic Group/Frontier Developments Ltd/Six to Start/Eidos/Blitz Games/ The Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association/TIGA/Ubisoft Reflections/Square Enix Europe/Playfish/Codemasters/Mind Candy/Electronic Arts | To discuss video games | | July 2010 | Andrew Lloyd Webber | To discuss the Andrew Lloyd | | Date | Organization | Purpose | |------------|-----------------------|----------------------------------------------| | July 2010 | Local Government Association | To discuss Local Authorities and Libraries | | July 2010 | UNISON | To discuss Public Libraries |